Book: The Emerging Markets Century: How a New Breed of World-Class Companies is Taking Over the World.

Writer: Antoine van Agtamael

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Price: £14.99

As the man who coined the phrase 'emerging markets' back in 1981 - and having worked and invested in them for 30 years - van Agtamael is amply qualified to explain why the reigning financial powers of the developed world should be looking over their shoulders.

He describes the economic revolution being driven by corporate activities in the emerging markets - debunking the myth that these nations' investment markets are "tiny, volatile casinos" - and the forces driving the transformation of the economic relationship between developed nations and their emerging market counterparts.

He also presents in-depth case studies of 25 of the strongest emerging market-based companies and pinpoints what makes them notable and successful.

This is a clear and engaging study of companies who will become strong competitors of - and potential future owners of - the incumbent global leaders.